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Ivanilda Silva

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

Greetings Beloved

My name is Ivanilda Silva {Eva-Nilda} and I am the CEO and Creative Wellness Director at I.N.V.A.L.I.A. Holistic Center (IHC). I am passionate about the arts, specifically, dancing and writing poems. I am currently on a journey of discovering and experiencing healing dances, such as Biodanza.

Our plan of action at I.N.V.A.L.I.A. Holistic Center, LLC (IHC) is to create a center where individuals are provided with quality, effective, and powerful tools to assist them towards a more harmonious and holistic version of themselves. This will be accomplished through diverse methods that are crafted based on one’s experiences/paths.

I earned my Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology with a minor in Sociology at Cameron University from Lawton, Oklahoma (2005), and my Master’s of Social Work (M.S.W.) from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma (2008). I earned my License in Clinical Social Work (L.C.S.W.-OK) in March of (2014-18) in the state of Oklahoma. I am a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader (CLYL-OK) since May of 2015. I graduated from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts (2017) with a Master’s of Art in Expressive Therapies: Dance/Movement Therapy with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling; One year (2018) later, I was certified as a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT-MA). In 2018, I earned my Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (L.I.C.S.W-MA) in the state of Massachusetts.

I have two years (2006-2008) of experience working in an inpatient adult psychiatric unit where I was a Mental Health Technician and a Triage Specialist II. I guided adults, challenged with PTSD, learning challenges, and life transitions, in an outpatient counseling setting (2016). I facilitated a couple’s workshop (2016) called “The Art of a Positive Relationship” as part of a community initiative. I also facilitated a parent’s support group titled, “Parents Helping Parents” (PHP) at a non-profit community center (2017-18).

I have been a Teladoc/BetterHelp contract provider since 2015.

With Gratitude,
Breathe Love Laugh Dance (BLLD)
Ivanilda Silva, LICSW, CLYL, R-DMT

Years Experience: 17
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Accepting New Clients: Yes
Gender: Female
Accepting international clients: Yes
NPI Number: 1134302714
Credentials: MA LICSW 121715
Languages Spoken: English
Licenses: LICSW (Massachusetts) #121715 exp 2027-03-14
List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression, LGBT, Relationship, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting, Anger, Career, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Black therapist, Therapist of color, Female therapist, Gay, Older, Non-religious, Teens, Liberal therapist
Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp
Therapist of color: Yes
Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Ivanilda Silva

Holistic dance movement therapist and clinical social worker
  • Expressive Arts and Movement
  • Trauma Informed Clinical Care
  • Stress Anxiety and Resilience

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About

Ivanilda Silva serves as the CEO and Creative Wellness Director at I.N.V.A.L.I.A. Holistic Center, LLC, where she combines a passion for the arts with clinical training to support holistic healing. She loves dancing and writing poetry and is actively exploring healing movement modalities such as Biodanza.

Her work at I.N.V.A.L.I.A. focuses on building a center that offers effective, powerful tools to help people move toward greater harmony and wholeness. Programs and interventions are tailored using a variety of approaches designed around each person’s unique life experiences and path.

Ivanilda earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma in 2005. She completed a master’s degree in social work at the University of Oklahoma in 2008, and later earned a Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies with a concentration in dance/movement therapy and mental health counseling from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 2017. She became a registered dance/movement therapist in 2018 and obtained a Massachusetts license to practice independent clinical social work the same year, license number 121715. She also holds a license in clinical social work in Oklahoma, with the licensing noted in March during the 2014–2018 period, and has been a certified laughter yoga leader since May 2015.

Her clinical background includes two years (2006–2008) working in an inpatient adult psychiatric unit as a mental health technician and as a Triage Specialist II. In outpatient settings she has worked with adults facing PTSD, learning challenges, and life transitions. She has led community workshops and groups, including a couple’s workshop titled “The Art of a Positive Relationship” in 2016 and a parents’ support group called “Parents Helping Parents” at a nonprofit community center during 2017–2018. Since 2015 she has also been a contract provider for Teladoc/BetterHelp.

Based in Massachusetts with 17 years of professional experience, Ivanilda specializes in helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate family conflicts and relationship challenges, process trauma and grief, address depression and self-esteem concerns, explore intimacy-related and parenting issues, and cope with life changes. Her practice also focuses on supporting LGBT individuals, people managing ADHD, those experiencing compassion fatigue, and clients seeking coaching for career difficulties, anger management, and overall resilience.

Location: Massachusetts, United States
Years Experience: 17
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: English
Therapist of Color: Yes
Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Ready To Start Your Journey?

Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp
Currently Accepting New Clients: Yes
Accepting International Clients: Yes

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: MA LICSW 121715
  • NPI Number: 1134302714
  • License: LICSW (Massachusetts) #121715 exp 2027-03-14

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How much experience does Ivanilda Silva have?

Ivanilda Silva has 17 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Ivanilda Silva a licensed therapist?

Yes — she is a licensed therapist (MA LICSW 121715).

In which languages does Ivanilda Silva provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Ivanilda Silva located?

Ivanilda is based in Massachusetts.

How can I work with Ivanilda Silva as my therapist?

You can work with Ivanilda by Phone, Video, Live Chat, or in-app Messaging.

Does Ivanilda Silva work with international clients?

Yes — Ivanilda does accept and work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ivanilda Silva cost?

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